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VP - Chief Information Security Officer
Harris Health System
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Remote Eligibility
Hybrid
Domain
Cross-domain/ leadership
State
Texas
City
Bellaire
Job Description
Posted on:
February 10, 2025
Primary NIST Speciality
Oversee and Govern
NIST Sub-speciality
Executive Cyber Leadership
Seniority
Executive
Salary ($K)
-
Summary and company overview
Harris Health System Overview
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Responsibilities
- Report directly to the Chief Information Officer and dotted-line to the Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer for certain purposes.
- Regularly report to Harris Health's Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees regarding Information Security matters.
- Oversee the development and enforcement of policies and strategies for cyber threat protection.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA/HITECH.
- Direct the overall planning and execution of enterprise security systems.
- Utilize operational and tactical expertise to manage security teams.
- Enable business functions while adhering to corporate security policies.
- Champion a secure and adaptable operating business environment.
- Assume accountability for daily tactical operations and strategic execution of security teams.
- Lead a team of security professionals through corporate obligations and defenses.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) highly preferred
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) OR Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
- Fifteen (15) years of professional experience in Cyber/Information Security, designing and implementing enterprise Cyber/Information Security solutions.
- Ten (10) years of progressive management experience in HIPAA Security Regulation and Cyber/Information Privacy and Security laws.
- Above Average Verbal Communication Skills (Heavy Public Contact), Writing/Correspondence, Writing/Reports
- Expert technical knowledge of Cyber/Information Security, infrastructure, network, server, workstation, and security related technologies both software and hardware.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Healthcare and/or Federal government experience in cybersecurity.
- Strong knowledge of security design associated with various technologies including network, server, desktop, storage, and medical security.
Additional commentary
- The CISO champions a flexible, highly adaptable, and secure operating business environment.
- Work Schedule: TX residency required. This role is hybrid and requires frequent onsite presence.
- Critical skills include Executive Presence, Disaster Recovery Planning, Backup Strategy Understanding, Cybersecurity, Ownership & Accountability, Planning & Organization, and Critical Thinking.
Summary and company overview
Harris Health System Overview
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
About
Harris Health System
Company Size
Mid-large (2K-5K)
Employer type
Enterprise
Company Rating (Glassdoor)
3.9
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